VGA can refer to multiple things, but the most common meanings are related to technology and video display:
- Video Graphics Array (VGA): VGA is a standard for displaying graphics and video on a computer monitor. It was introduced by IBM in 1987 and has become a widely used standard for connecting monitors to computers. The VGA standard supports a resolution of 640×480 pixels and uses an analog signal.
- VGA Connector: The VGA connector is a 15-pin connector used to transmit video signals between a computer and a monitor. It’s often blue in color and has three rows of five pins each.
- VGA Cable: A VGA cable is used to connect a computer or other VGA-compatible device to a monitor or display. It carries analog video signals.
- Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA): In electronics, a VGA can also refer to a Variable Gain Amplifier, a component used to adjust the gain or amplification of a signal.